Pakistan has begun importing oil from the Red Sea following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) ship, Lahore, has arrived at the port of Yanbu in Saudi Arabia. According to sources, the ship will set sail for Karachi carrying 73,000 tons of crude oil.
During operation, Brent and WTI crude oil prices rose to $117 per barrel as G7 nations took action to stabilize oil prices. Shipping sources revealed that another PNSC ship, Shalimar Vessel, successfully loaded oil from Fajir and set sail for Karachi. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left two PNSC ships stuck in Karachi and four more on charter with PEL.
In a separate development, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to rectify and strengthen the National Identity Card system. PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar, stated that a national crisis is unfolding on one side and an internal crisis on the other.
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are engaged in virtual six-monthly economic review talks, with the former providing a briefing on the economic situation and new budget along with tax proposals. Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China’s special envoy is actively engaged in facilitating communication and cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
In a tragic incident, two laborers lost their lives while cleaning a sewer in the Head Qasim area of Multan. The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has decided to implement paperless working. PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar, stated that no one has ever asked a trustee to resign in history.
British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, stated that her visit to the Parliament aimed to meet with political leaders. However, when asked about the agenda of the meeting, she replied that it was a private discussion. The Islamabad High Court has declared a four-day working week, with courts operating from Monday to Thursday.
As part of austerity measures, the National Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker returned their protocol staff on a voluntary basis on Tuesday, while government drivers were sent on leave. The Minister for Information stated that 65 terrorists and their facilitators were targeted in airstrikes in Afghanistan.
Mahmood Achakzai-led opposition parliamentary party meeting is ongoing in Islamabad. On this occasion, Sher Ali Arbab expressed reservations about the procedure for legislation. The Spaco (Sindh Province) announced that the final sighting of the Shawal moon would be announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
According to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Karachi, a raid was conducted on a building in DHA Phase 2 Extension. Upon investigation, it was found that an organized call center was operating from the building.
The Sindh government has implemented energy-saving measures, and the Ministry of Education and Colleges has issued notifications for school holidays. In a tragic incident, a three-year-old child died after falling into an open manhole in the Raiwind area of Lahore.
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran would end once the US wants it to, adding that the ongoing conflict is going well and its results are better than expected. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to rectify and strengthen the National Identity Card system.
The Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Tel Aviv, Israel. Pakistan’s cricket team captain, Shahid Afridi, stated that a target of 270-280 runs is a good target for this wicket.
According to Iranian sources, over 37 waves of missile and drone attacks have been carried out, targeting Israeli and Middle Eastern US military bases. Iran has carried out over 3,133 attacks on Gulf countries, including 783 missile attacks and 2,350 drone attacks, according to Arab media.
